Sevilla FC: partnership with the city of Shijiazhuang (CHN) to develop football

Sevilla FC (LALIGA EA Sports) has signed a "collaboration agreement with the municipal government of Shijiazhuang (Hebei, CHN) to promote the development of football in the city, which has nearly 11 million inhabitants," announced the club on 05/08/2025. The partnership was signed during the institutional visit of a delegation from Shijiazhuang to Seville (Andalusia, ESP).

"This partnership symbolises a shared commitment to strengthening sporting, cultural, and educational ties between the two cities, and highlights the international relevance of Sevilla FC. The collaboration includes joint efforts in areas such as academy talent development, technical and sports exchanges, and the creation of football development programs in Shijiazhuang based on Sevilla FC's expertise and methodology," said the Spanish club.

"With this agreement, Sevilla FC reinforces our commitment to internationalisation and our role as an ambassador of Spanish football worldwide. At the same time, Shijiazhuang takes a decisive step toward developing a modern and high-quality sports ecosystem, with football at…